As a few of you know, we’re planning for a 9 day trip to Italy in June. I’ve spent a fair amount of time thinking about packing strategies and what bags to use. Early on I decided to bring some sort of daypack for my onboard stuff, and spent most of the time debating which [...]
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Lately I’ve been experimenting with a pair of TravelSmith men’s “8 days a week” microfiber travel slacks and have been quite happy with them, but thought I’d tap into the community for recommendations on lightweight, wrinkle resistant slacks. Any ideas?
Here’s a description of the TravelSmith slacks from the TS site:
Pants that Travel 8 Days a [...]
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The Highs: Design puts less stress on lower back; clean lines; well made
The Lows: Padded pockets for electronics would be a plus if added to front compartment
The Verdict: A well made, good looking alternative to conventional daypacks
Here’s a backpack with a difference. Entrepreneur Ian Ivarson, frustrated by sack-like backpacks in which all your stuff [...]
One of the nastiest surprises an international traveler can receive is something that happens up to weeks after he or she’s returned home. What is it? A credit card bill that’s been inflated by international transaction fees.
Nearly every credit card, every time you buy something internationally, tacks on a 1 to 3% “foreign transaction fee.” With Chase, Bank of America, and Citibank, it’s 3%; with American Express, 2.7%
